(Uechi, 2) Naomi Klein, a Canadian activist, who is completely against the expansion of the pipeline, says that it could contaminate drinking water since the pipeline would pass through the Ogallala Aquifer, which is one of the largest fresh water reserves in the world. ... (Inman, 2) Not only would it affect our water, it would also affect the wildlife by polluting the air and causing detriment to birds that are migrating. ... (Inman, 2) It is one of the worlds largest water reserves and provides fresh drinking water for two million people. (Wiki, 6) Imagine how many people would lose acces...

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There are three imperative Issues facing our global community; Economy, Environment, Food and clean drinking water. ... Fresh water is declining in quality and quantity. ... Our supply of fresh water is also severely limited: 31 countries are currently suffering from scarcity or stress and for more than 1 billion people clean drinking water is simply unavailable. ... Water wars are almost inevitable, as more people compete for that scarce resource. ... River systems and aquifers have been seriously depleted by water withdrawals. ...

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A year passed, and I was very disappointed at what I saw when I went to Itoman to smell the fresh sea air. ... People and living creatures will die because of pollution in the air and water. I have heard fish die because of water pollution, and even people when they eat polluted fish. ... We should wipe them clean with tissues first because cooking oil is also cause of water pollution. ...

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The sources we obtain fossil fuels from are often very dangerous and do not put a price on other natural capitals used in the process such as air and water. ... Fracking is the process of fracturing rock using high pressure water, sand and deadly chemicals. ... Cost such as not having fresh water, fracking operations in their backyards, and the loss of trees which are Carbon sinks. ... Poverty is a great motivator for individuals to accept large amounts of money at the cost of their health and potential loss of drinking water. ... As a result of fracking we now see families near fracking oper...

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As a result, our air and water is being exposed to large amounts of elemental mercury. ... One example is the ocean and fresh water fish people enjoy eating are extremely susceptible to mercury contamination....

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Reflection Air, soil, water and animals face a lot of challenges due mainly to the negative attitudes of the people in my community. ... He defines environment as " everything around them that makes up planet Earth, such as the air, soil, water, and animals. ... We need fresh air to breath, chimneys, smokestacks , car exhaust pollute our air. 2. Both human and animals, need clean water to live. ... That where there is a lack of care and concern, people, animals, air and water suffer challenges....

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Tropical forest, such as those found in then Amazon, is responsible in controlling the water cycle, which provides water for specific regions. ... Water pollution is essentially the contamination of the 'water's bodies' (lakes, rivers etc.) It occurs when toxic substances get dispersed into the water, degrading the quality of water and making it harmful. ... One of the biggest concerns that come with overpopulation is the distribution of fresh water. According to UN-Waters, 75% of the Earth consists of water. ...

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Solid Waste: Are landfills enough? Solid waste is the term civil engineers use to refer to what most of us call garbage. Municipal solid waste is something very familiar to us. It comes from households, institutions and business. While many normal activities are suspended during holidays and...

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